Hi I'm Erik Roner; Professional free-skier, BASE jumping veteran, member of Travis Pastrana's Nitro Circus, star of Roner Vision on Network A. I just released a video of me driving my late friend Shane McConkey's snowmobile off an 800Ft / 250M cli...

***Thank you to everyone who sent in questions, I tried to answer as many as possible. I was amazed that so many of you are stoked on what I do, that's just awesome! I'm off to Australia for a while with the Nitro Circus crew so I've got to wrap up this thread. Thank you again, and keep an eye out for the next episode of Roner Vision. Until then you can see what I'm getting upto by following me @ErikRoner on Twitter.

Hi I'm Erik Roner; Professional free-skier, BASE jumping veteran, member of Travis Pastrana's Nitro Circus, star of Roner Vision on Network A. I just released a video of me riding my late friend Shane McConkey's snowmobile off an 800Ft / 250M cliff before I parachuted out. AMA!

The video shows me riding a snowmobile off an 800Ft / 250M cliff in the backcountry of British Columbia, Canada before ejecting out with a parachute. Some might think this is crazy but for me it was a tribute to my late friend Shane McConkey who was my partner for many years in pioneering ski-BASE jumping (where you ski off a huge cliff and then release your parachute).

I grew up in Northern California and loved the outdoors. When I was 18 I headed to BYU to play soccer. There at the foot of the Wasatch Mountains my love for skiing won over my desire to play ball, but I still managed to graduate with a degree in Graphic Design.

I've traveled everywhere with skis and parachute in tow, and made numerous first descent ski BASE lines from Chile to Argentina to Alaska to New Zealand and all over Europe.

Currently I have a web-series on http://www.youtube.com/networka called Roner Vision but you also might have seen me in some of these magazines: Powder, Skiing, Outside, Rolling Stone, Sports Illustrated, Men's Journal, and FHM.

In 2005 Motocross legend Travis Pastrana, and the Nitro Circus crew contacted me to help BASE jump dirt bikes into the Grand Canyon. I loved them and they loved me so together we did two seasons with MTV, a sold out live World Tour, and the recent completion of a 3D feature film.

And I'm also the father of the craziest two-year-old daredevil on the planet - Oskar Roner!

And I must say a huge thank you to my sponsors Hurley, Rockstar, Scott, Klint, DNA and Backcountry.com.

PS- Check my Twitter page @Erikroner and you'll see that this is really me!

Thanks! I've had a few close calls for sure. Anyone that has BASE jumped for awhile usually has some "close call" stories. I try to be more selective with my jumps these days. the old days were a little loose!

It depends...for me things go in waves. Ill have a bunch of stunts, jumps or scary activities and then I like some downtime to decompress, learn and reflect. It important to listen to your gut and instinct...it will keep you healthy and alive. I love hanging with my family in Tahoe...that's the best.

Nitro is constant pressure...not from everyone else but as a group. We are all competitive and want to keep pushing the limits so we always pushing ourselves. I regret every time I get on a dirt bike and they make me do something. Im scared of those dirt scooters...they have control of me. Yes there will be more Nitro Circus!! We have a live tour coming to North America for the first time in 2014! Never jumped in Norway but Im going this summer!! BEASTIE BOYS!

Shane was one of the biggest pranksters I know. There was never a moment when he wasen't trying trick, fool or make someone laugh. One time Shane held on my back while we made a BASE jump. He did not have a parachute and was not attached to me in anyway. If he let go he was gone. It was gnarly but we did it....Travis Pastrana saw that and made me do it with him too.

I see so much of Shane in you, Eric. I love how you're always just goofing around, like the urban big mountain in AK before you got injured, or with all of your son Oscar's stunts. I always try to emulate that style when I'm out on the hill. Thanks for the inspiration.

I was afraid of BASE jumping at first...It's scary stuff. After I was around it some and learned more about the way things worked I tried a jump. Ive been hooked ever since... no regrets...just learning leasons.

1) Building to building big wheel jump...
2) Pastrana flipping a dirt bike 100 ft between two buildings
3) fly the jetman pack...Travis got to do it cause hes Travis.
4) Hill climbing on the 900 paddle tire dirt bike I had no business being on.

The umbrella took some planning for sure...it was still a silly idea at the time so we could have done a lot more to strengthen the umbrella. Im going to try it again but better this time. The nest part is traveling the world with my friends doing awesome stuff the worst part is getting hurt

Erik! It seems like you and the Nitro crew are always trying to outdo each other and each stunt is crazier than the last, which get's me wondering, what's the next big thing to come to the world of extreme sports?

Extreme sports is always growing, changing and developing. That's what makes it so fun to be a part of. Its great to see all the new XGames popping up and it will be fun to watch the future. As for me I have some really fun ideas I want to pull off this summer so stay tuned!

So, Erik, being that you're a professional free-skier what advice would you give to the young ones aspiring to grow up in to that scene. As well, when do you think is too late for someone to really start getting good, to still have a chance at going pro?

If kids are passionate about becoming a professional skier Id suggest a lot of time a Woodward for general air awareness...we never had those facilities growing up and they are changing the game. Things are different these days. Kids can put out edits on the internet and receive huge exposure which can lead to sponsors and help get things started. As far as too late that is a state of mind...if you are too old it will be tough to keep up with this kids sending everyday...just the way it is.

I had some friends that taught me the sports. At some point yes...I did just buy gear and make better jumpers teach me. That's a tough one...Id have to say my grandfather....hes gone now but would have loved to fly wingsuits!

Yes I thought I would have more speed and go farther out. We had a little wind that day and new snow which I think factored in. I knew i was going to be fine off that cliff but the more speed the farther away I am the safer it becomes and the more time I have...Id like to go again knowing what I know now.

They all can get pretty nerve racking...anytime someone's life is on the line can be tough. I think when StreetBike Tommy and Jim DeChamp tried to do the car barrel roll stunt was when I was most nervous...it went really bad.

Thanks for the support! I am far from a millionaire. I make a decent living getting to do the things I love. I'm happy with that...yes being rich would not suck but I feel pretty lucky. Ill probably not like it if my son follows in my footsteps...i'll worry about him. That not really fair so I'll need to learn how to deal. As long as my son is passionate about something I'll be happy.

Its affected me a lot. He was superman so when he died it made me take a step back and reflect on everything. The bottom line is we are who we are and we should live our dreams no matter what. If I stayed safe all the time that would be a boring lifestyle for me.

Just have to say that I'm a huge fan and you really inspire me to keep living and exploring life. Did McConkey's death made you think about what you where doing in any way? I know you live a fast paced life with mind blowing experiences day after day, do you have time to slow down life sometimes and take in the views?

And if you are going to Norway sometime, give me a call. Even tho I'm not the greatest skier yet, trying to get out in the back country this year. We got some great ski base mountains ;) Peace.

I definitely take time to relax and "take in the view" Yes life can be fast but I try not to let it get away. SHane made me open my eyes and I pick and choose my battles now. The old days was go at everything...

Hi Erik, huge fan of you and Nitro Circus! My question is, what thoughts go through your mind before you do some of your sketchier stunts? How do you convince yourself to do stuff that seems like a death wish?

Definitely not a death wish. A lot of time and preparation goes into each stunt. I dont do something unless I truly believe I can pull it off. Ill spend as much time with an idea as needed or until it all makes sense to me before I do it. If there is doubt or too much fear I walk away.

Erik! Massive fan of all of your stuff, the Roner Vision episodes cannot be uploaded fast enough for me!
Just like to know how you truly got into Skiing and what Canadian/American resort you would recommend for a UK skier looking to do a season.

Sure I ski inbounds all the time. There are so many good skis out there right now its a tough call and personal preference. I like some Rocker but not too much...I like to use my edges too. Some of the skis out there are a little too exaggerated.

Absolutely. I try to stay true to who I am but I'm much more selective about what I do and in what conditions. I love my life and my family and want to see my son grow up. That being said I cant sit on the couch and be happy. Its a line om working on now...

Erik, thanks for taking the time to answer some questions from some rando's on the internet. Both you and Shane have had a large impact on the way I try to live my life! Glad you got to send out the sled in a fashion Shane would be proud of!

Now for the questions-

-I saw the Ronervision episode where you skied an awesome line called Terminal Cancer. Looked like a ton of fun, that said, what is your favorite/most awesome line you've ever skied in the states?

-What was your favorite memory with Shane?

-What's your favorite G.N.A.R. rule?

Thanks again man, keep up with the Ronervisions, we love them over at
/r/skiing

-Suicide chute in Little Cottonwood canyon is always fun
-just hanging out laughing all the time...coming up with silly ideas
-some of the ones that happen on the gondola
Thanks for your questions and good words!! I appreciate it!

I am currently in high school and have the dream of being a ski bumb. it seems as if everyone is against it and that everyone thinks that i should work a job for the rest of my life and drop my passion. How did you get over the overwhelming amount of people saying you couldnt follow your dream?

Hi I am a college freshman and my forte is in mountain biking but me and my good pal are planning on getting wingsuits(after the 200 just pre rec) but how does someone get to jump that many times? Also I am very interested in living the nitro lifestyle how would I go about doing this?

All the travels Ive done have been amazing experiences. TGR is an awesome company and family. Try to put out your own edits and get some recognition. Aligning yourself with companies they work with really helps as well.

Someone always steps up. Each one of us is good at different things so on certain days you know when it's your time to go. We all wave our "white flags" every so often when we're not into something though.

man i can't believe this doesn't have more comments; you and all the dudes at Nitro are so badass.

here are my questions:

do you like the dynamic of the group now that it's branched out into such a large undertaking compared to the old Circus TV show days? or do you prefer those days when you guys just screwed around Jackass style?

who is your personal favorite athlete on the tour right now?

what's it like hanging out with so many fearless people? i'd imagine that games of truth or dare, for example, would be pretty awesome.

I like our hanging out with our main crew the best...we always have the most fun. With the live show we need more people and the cast weve created is an awesome group. Different times different experiences.